Numbers 31:3-5

Common English Bible

³ Moses spoke to the people: “Equip some of your men for battle so that they may go against Midian and execute the Lord’s just punishment against Midian. ⁴ You will send out for battle one thousand from each of the tribes of Israel.”

⁵ From the thousands of Israel, one thousand from each tribe were selected. Twelve thousand were equipped for battle.